2 Peter

2 Peter serves as Peter’s farewell letter, warning against false teachers, moral decay, and skepticism regarding Christ’s return. It urges spiritual growth (2 Peter 1:5–8) and confidence in divine promises. The letter affirms Scripture’s divine origin (2 Peter 1:21) and warns of coming judgment. It is a bold, prophetic call to holiness and doctrinal vigilance, bridging apostolic teaching and eschatological expectation.

Author: Peter – Apostle and Faithful Witness
Written by Peter, now near the end of his life, the epistle reflects urgency and clarity. It echoes the tone of a departing shepherd warning his flock. While some question its authorship due to stylistic differences, the early church largely accepted its authority as consistent with Peter’s message and mission.

Time Period:

• Biblical: Shortly before Peter’s execution.

• Scholarly: Estimated AD 64–68, potentially his final writing.